Bongbong Marcos picks Clarita Carlos as nat’l security adviser, Conrado Estrella as DAR chief
MANILA, Philippines — Retired professor Clarita Carlos and ABONO Partylist Rep. Conrado Estrella have decided to join the Cabinet of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.Carlos will serve as National Security Adviser while Estrella will head the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), according to Marcos Jr.’s office Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENTMarcos Jr.’s office said Carlos and Estrella had a nearly two-hour meeting with the president-elect at the latter’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City. Carlos is a retired political science professor at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Meanwhile, Estrella served as one of the Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives in the 18th Congress. In 2013, he was elected as representative of ABONO partylist, which intends to push for programs in the agriculture sector.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 09, 2022 03:22 UTC
Woman remains missing after fell down a gully while hiking
A woman remained missing at night after she fell down a gully while hiking in Bride’s Pool in Tai Po as Hong Kong was lashed for more than seven hours by heavy rains and thunderstorms. The woman, in her 50s, was hiking with a male friend in his 40s in the mountains when they reached Dragon Ball Waterfall at around noon on Wednesday. But she slipped in the heavy rain and fell down a gully. Police, firemen and Government Flying Service helicopters were deployed as Fire Services Department divers scoured the gully’s lower stream. The accident happened nearly two hours after the observatory issued the second red rainstorm warning signal of the year at 10.45am.
Source:The Standard
June 08, 2022 19:34 UTC
The absolute phrase as subtler, smoother combiner of ideas
Unlike the typical modifying phrase, however, this absolute phrase modifies neither the noun "honeybees" nor the verb "died" in the main clause. Instead, it modifies the whole main clause, "the honeybees simply died," to give context to that idea. And, in some cases, the absolute phrase drops even the participle itself and just implies its presence: "Their pollen sources [being] no longer there, the honeybees simply died." In sum, absolute phrases are subtler and smoother combiners of ideas than all the other types of modifying phrases. Next week, June 16, 2022: The four forms that absolute phrases takeVisit Jose Carillo's English Forum, http://josecarilloforum.com.
Source:Manila Times
June 08, 2022 16:46 UTC
There could be war in Asia. Let's keep out of it
As shown in many studies, face masks are 85 percent effective in preventing Covid-19 transmission. This infection protection beats most vaccines, though unlike jabs, masks do not protect against severe illness if one gets Covid. The reason is simple and clear: only now in a long, long time are two fearsomely armed superpowers face to face in Asia. In anticipation of US force deployment in the Philippines, China built bases on reclaimed islands in the South China Sea, which have been even more militarized as the confrontation with America has intensified. But the Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia that might realistically host such assets.
Source:Manila Times
June 08, 2022 16:18 UTC
Yankees hit 3 homers to beat Minnesota
New York Yankees pitcher Jameson Taillon throws to a Minnesota Twins batter during the first inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 (June 8 in Manila), in Minneapolis. AP PHOTOMINNEAPOLIS: The starting pitching has been so dominant for the New York Yankees this year, it has almost overshadowed another potent offense that leads the major leagues in home runs. Rizzo hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to crack open a close game for the Yankees, who brushed off a rare rough start by Jameson Taillon to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) for their seventh straight victory. The Yankees have only lost once when that happens, in the Field of Dreams game in Iowa last August 12. That's actually a lower winning percentage than the astounding 110-38 record the Yankees have built, including the playoffs, against the Twins since 2002.
Source:Manila Times
June 08, 2022 16:10 UTC
Young woman loses HK$130,000 in "click farming” scam
A 20-year-old woman lost HK$130,000 after being recruited as an “order handler,” which claimed that she could get paid by simply clicking on online shopping platforms. Police said they received a report from the woman surnamed Sze on Tuesday. The victim was then instructed to deposit a total of some HK$130,000 into three bank accounts for “shopping on the platform.”After receiving the money, the recruiter suddenly disappeared, and the woman called the police. After preliminary investigations, the case was classified as “obtaining property by deception” and was referred to Wong Tai Sin police for follow-up. Some fraudsters will even pay commissions to gain the trust of victims after their initial deposits.
Source:The Standard
June 08, 2022 12:39 UTC
Ukrainian forces come under renewed Russian attack in key eastern city
KYIV — Ukrainian troops holding out in the ruins of Sievierodonetsk came under renewed heavy assault on Wednesday from Russian forces who see the capture of the industrial city as key to control of the surrounding Luhansk region. ADVERTISEMENTRussian forces have been focused for weeks now on seizing Sievierodonetsk, which was home to some 106,000 people before Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, but the Luhansk region’s governor said Ukrainian forces would not surrender the city. Russian forces will further increase their shelling and bombardment of both Sievierodonetsk and its smaller twin city of Lysychansk on the west bank of the Siverskyi Donets River, he said. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the Russian-occupied Ukrainian ports of Berdyansk and Mariupol were ready to resume grain exports. Russian forces turned their focus to the Donbas after failing to take the capital Kyiv in March.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 08, 2022 11:10 UTC
Pacquiao spent over P129-M for 2022 presidential campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Outgoing Senator Manny Pacquiao spent over P129 million for his presidential bid in the 2022 elections, his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) showed. Etraim Bag-id on Tuesday but was released to the media on Wednesday, showed Pacquiao’s campaign expenses at P129,128,914. ADVERTISEMENTOf the total, over P62 million were paid out of his personal funds and resources while P7 million were cash contributions and P48 million were from in-kind contributions. In the May 9 polls, Pacquiao got over 3.6 million votes, which placed him third in the presidential race. Pacquiao is set to end his first term as senator by June 30.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 08, 2022 06:50 UTC
Beloved Japanese manga 'One Piece' heads into final chapter
TOKYO: After 25 years and 490 million copies sold worldwide, the beloved Japanese manga "One Piece" is entering its final chapter, according to its creator Eiichiro Oda. "I want to rearrange the structure (of the manga) so that I can wrap up the final chapter as soon as possible. Last year, the 1,000th episode of the TV series was released, with special screenings in the United States and France — the world's biggest manga and anime market after Japan. Meanwhile, the publishers of another cult manga series, "Berserk," announced Tuesday that the cartoon would be relaunched following the death of its creator, Kentaro Miura, just over a year ago. "I will only write the episodes that Miura talked to me about," Mori said in the statement released by Hakusensha.
Source:Manila Times
June 08, 2022 06:29 UTC
Russia returns bodies of 210 Ukrainian fighters to Kyiv—military
KYIV — Russia has handed over to Kyiv the bodies of 210 Ukrainian fighters, most of whom who died defending the city of Mariupol from Russian forces at a vast steel works, the Ukrainian military said on Tuesday. To date, 210 of our troops have been returned – most of them are heroic defenders of Azovstal,” Ukraine’s defence intelligence directorate said on Twitter. There has been little information about the fate of the estimated 2,000 Azovstal defenders. “Work continues on bringing home all of the captured Ukrainian defenders,” said the directorate. The families of Ukraine’s Azov unit of the national guard had earlier reported the return of some bodies.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 08, 2022 05:53 UTC
Drawdown extension welcomed by Cathay
Cathay has not had to draw down the facility over the past 12 months. REUTERSCathay Pacific Airways (0293) says it welcomes the Hong Kong government's agreement to extend the drawdown period of the HK$7.8 billion loan for a further 12 months until June 8 next year. The further extension of the drawdown period is greatly appreciated and will provide Cathay with the flexibility to manage its liquidity position, said chief executive Augustus Tang Kin-wing. Despite the difficult operational environment amid Covid, the airline has not had to draw down the facility over the past 12 months, Tang said. Based on its preliminary assessment, the airline is aiming to reduce operating cash burn to less than HK$500 million a month for the next few months, Tang said.
Source:The Standard
June 08, 2022 05:43 UTC
Marina to slap penalty vs seafarers faking certificates
COPs are certificates issued by Marina to a seafarer to attest his/her compliance with the relevant requirements of training, competencies, and seagoing service prescribed in the STCW Convention. They have resorted to seeking the assistance of fixers in hopes of quickly securing the certificate they need. He also disclosed that there was a batch of unaccounted security paper that was believed to have been stolen from the Marina office. If the forgery was committed prior to the implementation of MC-SC 2021-04, then the original penalty of P5,000 will still apply for the first offense. Memorandum Circular SC 2021-04 series of 2021 refers to the Revised Rules in the Issuance and Revalidation of Certificate of Proficiency.
Source:Manila Times
June 08, 2022 04:13 UTC
Rising traffic fatalities spark police warning
Police urged Hongkongers - both drivers and pedestrians to be extra careful after 10 traffic fatalities were recorded in May alone. The force said six people who died in these fatal traffic accidents were pedestrians, all aged 55 years or above, while the rest include two motorcyclists, one bus driver, and one passenger. A police spokesman noted that road safety is everyone’s responsibility, also reminding the elderly to use crossing facilities to cross the road. It said Hongkongers should offer a helping hand to those in need. Separately, drivers were reminded to watch out for their speed and the road condition, and should always be attentive, patient and law-abiding when driving.
Source:The Standard
June 08, 2022 04:05 UTC
Phoenix signs newly acquired Javee Mocon to three-year deal
Phoenix was quick to secure the services of newly acquired forward Javee Mocon as it signed the former Rain or Shine player to a fresh three-year deal just hours after the PBA technical committee approved his trade to the Fuel Masters on Tuesday, June 7. Photo from Phoenix super LPGThe Elasto Painters shipped Mocon in exchange for guard Nick Demusis and their 2022 first round and 2023 second round picks. In an earlier talk with Elasto Painters basketball operations chief Caloy Garcia, he revealed that the negotiations between Mocon and Rain or Shine, the team which drafted him sixth overall in the 2018 draft, fell apart after the San Beda standout’s camp turned down a three-year offer which eventually prompted the team to enter the deal. The Fuel Masters move, meanwhile, is also seen as a way to alleviate the impact of Matthew Wright’s possible departure after reportedly getting offers from “different countries.”It can be recalled though that Wright vowed to play out the remaining months of his contract which is set to end after the All-Filipino conference butt he remains open on returning to the team as the negotiations between the two camps continue. With the acquisition of Mocon, the Fuel Masters have added firepower to their lineup that aside from Wright, still has the likes of Sean Anthony, Jason Perkins, and RJ Jazul.
Source:Manila Times
June 07, 2022 19:24 UTC
PH SEAG players to suit up in PNVF International Challenge
Photo from Volleyball PhilippinesPhilippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) President Tats Suzara disclosed this Tuesday, June 7 adding that it will serve as a challenge in line with the association’s expected reorganization of the team composition next month. The women’s team will first play against Thailand on Saturday, June 11 and Japan on Sunday, June 12 while the men’s crew will go up against Japan on June 16 and Germany on June 27. All four matches will be played at The Arena in San Juan City. Women’s teams that will be competing are three-time VNL winner and Tokyo Olympic champion United States, reigning Asian champion Japan, Belgium, Southeast Asian titlist Thailand, China, Bulgaria, Poland and Canada. Men’s teams are composed of Tokyo Olympics winner France, Japan, Slovenia, Argentina, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and China.
Source:Manila Times
June 07, 2022 16:21 UTC